We Went to Arizona: The Energy Crisis Will Shock You
Arizonans are having to choose between paying for their electric bills and their groceries. Arizona’s Corporation Commission is supposed to keep rates affordable. Instead, its GOP majority lets power companies jack up rates. But three seats are up for election 11/5.
Satellite Technology Reveals Potentially High Levels of Air Pollution in Mohave County
The American Lung Association today released a new report, “Something in the Air: Bridging the Air Quality Data Gap with Satellite Technology,” which utilizes satellite-derived data that reveals that Mohave County could have unhealthy levels of particle pollution. Currently, Mohave County does not have ground-based monitors that track particle pollution.
How a Tiny Panel, Up for Election, Could Steer Arizona Away From Clean Power
As Arizona voters go the polls, they have more control over their state’s power plants and climate policies than they might realize. This year three of the five seats are up for grabs on the Arizona Corporation Commission, which regulates electric utilities. The commission has authority over how electricity is generated, among other things, and […]
Balancing Water and Energy
Trout Unlimited released a new report exploring the connection between water consumption and energy development. The report draws attention to gaps in the reporting of water-use data, as well as gaps in water recycling requirements – and their enforcement – among power plants operated by fossil fuels and coal.
Arizona’s Utility Customer Crisis
The Arizona Corporation Commission is at the center of critical decisions affecting the state’s energy landscape. Recent votes, along with current proposals by utility regulators, have sparked significant outcry and threaten to take Arizona in the wrong direction. We’ve outlined four key threats to energy bills, public health, and clean air … and four things […]
TEP Transmission Line ROW Renewal
Did you know Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is requesting a transmission line right-of-way renewal from the Navajo Nation? The last agreement gave the utility nearly free access to Navajo land over 50 years.
It’s National Drive Electric Week, AZ’s EV sector grows
The Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund wants to raise awareness about the benefits electric vehicles can offer. Diane Brown, executive director of the group, said Arizona has experienced an uptick in EV sales over the last several years. As of September of this year, there are now close to 90,000 EVs registered in […]
Historic Federal Investments Fueling Arizona’s Success – But We Must Harness Their Full Potential
This past July was the hottest July ever recorded on Earth. Conditions here in Arizona have been similarly relentless. As of Sept. 3, Phoenix had endured a record-breaking stretch of 100 consecutive days of at least 100-degree temperatures. Arizonans know all too well that we are the epicenter of the most extreme impacts of climate […]
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Tips to save energy and save money
From purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) to weatherizing your home, there are various programs available to help you save energy and save money. Check out our tips, including ways you can reduce your monthly utility bill without investing any money.
